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I have a 2011 ram 1500 and interested in a new grille. Was curious if the newer models' grilles are compatible with the 2011 ram. The chrome horizontal style grille is pretty sharp on the later models I've seen. Or maybe it is plausible with mild modifications? Also would this possibly require a new bumper or other parts to accommodate it?
 
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I did briefly research this, possibly on this forum, but did not appear to provide a clear-cut answer

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09-12 has a different grille then the 13-16 if you look on the bottom of the new grill the shape is different im pretty sure if you change the bumper and grille it will work
 
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There's plenty of chrome grills on ebay for the 09-12s.
 
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I've seen a lot of them but not really a huge fan of the billit style or the smaller spaced, "finer" horizontal chrome grilles

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09-12 has a different grille then the 13-16 if you look on the bottom of the new grill the shape is different im pretty sure if you change the bumper and grille it will work
Ok thank you sir, that would make sense
There's plenty of chrome grills on ebay for the 09-12s.


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So you like the stock chrome grill?

What about the honey comb ones?
 

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I have a 2011 ram 1500 and interested in a new grille. Was curious if the newer models' grilles are compatible with the 2011 ram. The chrome horizontal style grille is pretty sharp on the later models I've seen. Or maybe it is plausible with mild modifications? Also would this possibly require a new bumper or other parts to accommodate it?

The newer chrome horizontal (Billet) grilles are nice and are found on the sport models of the newer Ram's (2013-2016). Those will not fit a 2012 because the designe changed in 2013, which was previously stated. The 2009-2012 billet grille has more bars in them. In my opinion, they don't look anywhere near as nice as the '13-'16 design.

But again, if you're looking for a replacement "insert" or whole new grille, you will need to purchase from a 2009-2012 model year.

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The newer chrome horizontal (Billet) grilles are nice and are found on the sport models of the newer Ram's (2013-2016). Those will not fit a 2012 because the designe changed in 2013, which was previously stated. The 2009-2012 billet grille has more bars in them. In my opinion, they don't look anywhere near as nice as the '13-'16 design.

But again, if you're looking for a replacement "insert" or whole new grille, you will need to purchase from a 2009-2012 model year.

Adam
So new bumper with grille won't make a difference?

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So new bumper with grille won't make a difference?

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Good question. If you get a 2013-2016 front bumper to go with the new grille design, that should work. I don't see why any of the mounting or anything would be different.

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Good question. If you get a 2013-2016 front bumper to go with the new grille design, that should work. I don't see why any of the mounting or anything would be different.

Adam
But is all that worth it for a nicer grille?[emoji6] wonder what I'd be running into price wise

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